Challenges associated with return to school after traumatic brain injury
Each year nearly 900,000 US children up to 19 years of age sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) requiring hospitalization…
New measurement tool helps analyze quality of life after childhood cancer
A new measurement tool helps analyze the survival rate of children with cancer, but also the quality of survival. Researchers…
Exploring the complex interplay between adolescent sleep and overall health
As director of SRI’s Human Sleep Research Program, Fiona Baker studies the complex interplay between sleep and overall health and…
Investigating the relationship between red blood cells and the clinical course of COVID-19 in children
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers performed the ImmunCoviDD19-study among school students from urban Dresden and rural…
Early eczema strongly predicts allergies in young adults, study finds
In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers evaluated the role of eczema in the initial three years…
Female babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia have about 32% higher mortality risk than males
A Johns Hopkins Children Center study using medical records from an international registry concludes that female babies with congenital diaphragmatic…
Tender and Juicy BBQ Chicken Breast
When cooked right, BBQ Chicken has a caramelized and slightly charred exterior that locks in the juices and creates a…
Study provides a promising strategy for the treatment of neuroblastoma
Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Neuroblastoma (NB) is a common solid tumor in children and infants,…
Cognitive behavioral therapy for mothers may help prevent future psychiatric illness in infants
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) delivered to new mothers by individuals who previously recovered from post-partum depression (PPD) may help prevent…
Is vaginal microbiota transfer intervention for infants delivered by C-section beneficial to their neurodevelopment?
In a recent study published in the Cell Host Microbe, researchers examined the impact of vaginal microbiota transfer (VMT) on…
Cortical thinning in young adults with history of heavy drinking since adolescence is linked to altered neurotransmission
During adolescence, the brain undergoes intense development and is particularly susceptible to the deleterious effects of alcohol use. According to…
Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers discuss the impact of the Western diet on various aspects…